All aspects of criminal law (defence). Fraud, sexual offences, murder, firearms and all aspects of serious
organised crime.
CASES OF NOTE
R v WF & MH ViolenceCanterbury Crown Court
Isobel McCarroll, defending one of two men facing serious charges of blackmail and theft secured
not guilty verdicts following a seven day trial at Canterbury Crown Court. [kentonline.co.uk]
Inquest into the death of Luke Blackhurst Inquest
The Inquest concludes into the death of Luke Blackhurst who had autism and complex social care needs.
Isobel McCarroll represented Luke's mother Rebecca Blackhurst at the inquest into his death before HM
Senior Coroner Veronica Hamilton-Deely. [inquest.org.uk] [theargus.co.uk]
R v FORDHAM AND OTHERS Conspiracy to defraud
Complex identity fraud linked to the hire purchase of vehicles. Legal argument: autrefois convict.
R v BRANDON AND OTHERS Conspiracy to defraudJunior counsel
Banking identity fraud linked to a kidnap. Legal argument abuse of process regarding non-disclosure.
R v HOSIER AND OTHERS Possession of firearms with intent to endanger life, kidnap and blackmailJunior counsel
PREVIOUS CAREER
Northern Ireland Association of Citizens Advice Bureaux 1990 – 1995
Royal National Institute for the Blind 1995 – 2001
Legal test cases in social security law
ASSOCIATED WORK
R v WATSON Principle stated regarding deferred sentences Court of Appeal
ACADEMIC BACKGROUND
University of Ulster
Politics and Philosophy College of Law – common Professional Exam